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Pellyite

Pellyite is a mineral that belongs to the silicate class. Its chemical formula is Ba2Ca(Fe,Mg)2Si6O17. It is named after the Pelly River in Yukon, Canada.

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Pellyite
General
CategoryMinerals
FormulaBa2Ca(Fe,Mg)2Si6O17
Identification
Colorcolorless, pale yellow
Melting point900 ± 15°C
References12

Pellyite is a mineral that belongs to the silicate class. Its chemical formula is Ba2Ca(Fe,Mg)2Si6O17. It is named after the Pelly River in Yukon, Canada.2

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References

  1. Pabst, Adolf; Harris, Joan (1984). "PELLYITE: NEW LOCALITIES AND NEW DATA". citeseerx.ist.psu.edu. Pennsylvania State University. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  2. "Pellyite". mindat.org. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.